Iowa Chapter of SWANA

Improving the Environment every day

Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO) is the Iowa Chapter of Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). We are a statewide organization whose members are directly involved in solid waste management issues. Our members include public and private sector employees, along with consultants, engineers, planners, regulators, and local elected officials.

ISOSWO represents primarily public sector agencies in the solid waste management industry by:

• Providing education and training opportunities for its members
• Promoting cost-effective and environmentally sound solid waste management practices
• Educating elected officials and the general public about solid waste management issues
• Working with state regulators to ensure regulations and policies that promote cost-effective and environmentally sound management of solid waste in Iowa